they don't really sell "new" items. i thought all the stuff they sell are display models from their stores. hundreds of bratty children have handled them with their grimey, sticky, little hands. then when they are close to falling apart, they find the crumpled up box out in storage and throw the figure back in. then they slap a shipping label directly on the box and ship it to you "as is" for a hefty discount. and yet this is how some people on this board choose to collect. i'll stick with my minty fresh items direct from the factory, thank you. GoHastings figures are decent for parts or kitbashes i guess. you guys can have them.
I dont believe thats the case. Though, I agree that some might be displayed items, the majority is overstock. The figure I've purchased so far have been mint. Even the boxes were in good condition.